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The Neal Larson Show

Neal Larson

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Send us a text This podcast features a one-hour pre-election debate between Idaho Falls mayoral candidates Jeff Alldridge and current City Council member Lisa Burtenshaw, where they discuss critical issues facing Idaho Falls. The candidates first addressed housing affordability, specifically debating the city's impact fees. Lisa Burtenshaw strongly supported the fees, explaining that they ensure "growth to pay for growth" by funding major capital projects like parks, police, fire, and streets...

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Send us a text This podcast features a one-hour pre-election debate between Idaho Falls mayoral candidates Jeff Alldridge and current City Council member Lisa Burtenshaw, where they discuss critical issues facing Idaho Falls. The candidates first addressed housing affordability, specifically debating the city's impact fees. Lisa Burtenshaw strongly supported the fees, explaining that they ensure "growth to pay for growth" by funding major capital projects like parks, police, fire, and streets...

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Episodes (20/320)

The Neal Larson Show

11.3.2025--NLS--Debate: I.F. Mayoral Candidates Alldridge and Burtenshaw

Send us a text This podcast features a one-hour pre-election debate between Idaho Falls mayoral candidates Jeff Alldridge and current City Council member Lisa Burtenshaw, where they discuss critical issues facing Idaho Falls. The candidates first addressed housing affordability, specifically debating the city's impact fees. Lisa Burtenshaw strongly supported the fees, explaining that they ensure "growth to pay for growth" by funding major capital projects like parks, police, fire, and streets...

1 day ago

1 hour 30 minutes

The Neal Larson Show

HALLOWEEN BONUS EPISODE: Local Ghost Stories

Send us a text Take a listen to a fun, spooky bonus episode. In 2023 many callers share their haunted tales. Let’s talk advertising. When you want to advertise on the radio, you call the station, right? But what about Facebook, Instagram, Hulu, Disney+, Peacock, and other streaming platforms? You could try clicking around, reading books, or taking online courses to figure it out—or you can let us handle it. At Sandhill Media Group, we’re your local experts in both radio and digital mark...

3 days ago

1 hour

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10.31.25--NLS--CR Stalemate, Guest Mayoral Candidate Jeff Alldridge

Send us a text On the Halloween episode of The Neal Larson Show, hosts Neal Larson and Julie Mason discuss the ongoing government shutdown, focusing on the political stalemate surrounding the "Clean CR" (Continuing Resolution). They highlight that Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, have passed the measure, but Democrats are now blocking it. A clip from the Teamsters president is played, urging politicians to pass the resolution and reopen the government to prevent harm to working famil...

3 days ago

1 hour 24 minutes

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10.30.25--NLS--Risch on Shutdown, Local Mayoral Races

Send us a text In this episode, the hosts interview Senator Jim Risch, who blames the Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown. He argues that their refusal to support a continuing resolution is harming essential services for veterans, military personnel, and recipients of SNAP benefits. Senator Risch also defends President Trump's military actions against drug cartel boats, framing the fentanyl crisis as an attack on the nation that the president has the authority to counter. Following ...

4 days ago

1 hour 26 minutes

The Neal Larson Show

10.29.25--NLS--Dems Use Shutdown as Leverage, I.F. Mayoral Race

Send us a text On this episode, Neal and Julie focus on the ongoing government shutdown, which they frame as a deliberate strategy by the Democratic party. They argue that Democrats, citing a quote from Senator Chris Coons, are openly admitting to using the shutdown as "leverage," despite the negative impact on federal workers and the American public. The hosts support this claim by noting that numerous major unions are now publicly urging Democrats to pass the Republican funding bill. Furthe...

4 days ago

1 hour 25 minutes

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10.28.25--NLS--Dems hold Government Hostage, Religion and Politics

Send us a text The podcast primarily focuses on the ongoing government shutdown, with Neal and Julie placing the blame squarely on the Democratic party. They argue that Democrats are more afraid of their "Marxist" base than hardworking Americans and are therefore refusing to pass a "clean" funding bill offered by Republicans. The hosts contend that Democrats are holding the government hostage to push their own policy agenda, including funding for global LGBTQ+ initiatives, and are willing to ...

6 days ago

1 hour 28 minutes

The Neal Larson Show

10.27.25--NLS--Shutdown Dynamics, Idaho Falls Mayoral Race

Send us a text The podcast begins by analyzing the government shutdown, which Neal squarely attributes to Senator Chuck Schumer and his personal political calculus. He argues that Schumer is worried about a challenge from the far-left wing of his party in New York, evidenced by the energetic support for Zohran Mamdani, and is intentionally preventing the government's reopening to avoid giving a "victory" to Republicans and Donald Trump, which would anger his base. The program includes a segme...

1 week ago

1 hour 26 minutes

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10.24.25--NLS--Whitehouse Construction, Media's "Trump Filter", Studio 4 Cover

Send us a text In the podcast, the host discusses what they describe as the left's "Trump Derangement Syndrome," using the demolition and planned rebuilding of the White House East Wing as a primary example. They argue that the outrage is manufactured and hypocritical, similar to past reactions to Trump's policies on tariffs. The host dismisses claims that the project is taxpayer-funded and defends it as a generational improvement. This theme is further explored through a critique of Stephen ...

1 week ago

1 hour 23 minutes

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10.23.25--NLS--NBA Gambling Ring, Candace's Conspiracy, West Yellowstone Mayor Resigns

Send us a text The podcast centers on a major FBI press conference announcing a massive gambling bust that led to over 30 arrests, including prominent NBA figures like coach Chauncey Billups and player Terry Rozier. The investigation uncovered two distinct criminal schemes with ties to La Cosa Nostra crime families. The first indictment details an insider sports betting conspiracy where NBA players and associates allegedly used non-public information to place fraudulent prop bets on player pe...

1 week ago

1 hour 27 minutes

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10.22.25--NLS--Shutdown Standoff, No Kings, Liberals on Crime

Send us a text The podcast primarily focuses on the ongoing government shutdown, which the host frames as a standoff where Republicans are finally refusing to capitulate to Democrats. The host presents Speaker Mike Johnson's argument that Republicans passed a "clean" continuing resolution to fund the government, which Democrats rejected in favor of a version with partisan additions. This theme of political division is further explored through a discussion of the "no kings" protests, with the ...

1 week ago

1 hour 25 minutes

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10.21.25--NLS--Shutdown Continues, Dr. Scott Woolstenhulme on Education Tax Credits

Send us a text The podcast opens with a discussion of the ongoing government shutdown, with the host placing blame squarely on Democrats for refusing to pass a simple seven-week funding bill. He argues that public opinion is shifting against the Democrats, partly because the mainstream media no longer has a monopoly on the narrative due to the rise of independent platforms like X and podcasts. The host also touches on intra-party politics, specifically President Trump backing a primary challe...

2 weeks ago

1 hour 18 minutes

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10.20.25--NLS--No Kings Protests, BYU v. Utah Beef Stick Bet

Send us a text In the podcast, the Neal focuses his monologue on a critical analysis of the recent "No Kings" protests against Donald Trump. He argues the protest's premise is phony, stating that if Trump were a king, there would be no government shutdown or judicial checks on his power. The Neal and Juile contrast this movement with the "Defund the Police" protests, which he says had a clear, albeit misguided, call to action. Neal and Julie theorizes that many of the "No Kings" protesters ar...

2 weeks ago

1 hour 22 minutes

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10.17.25--NLS--Local Mayoral Race, College Football's "Holy War", Virginia AG Race

Send us a text In this episode of The Neal Larson Show, Neal and Julie discussed local politics and sports, focusing on the upcoming Idaho Falls mayoral debate and the BYU vs. Utah "Holy War" football game. The hosts analyzed the mayoral race, comparing candidates Lisa Burtenshaw and Jeff Alldridge, and devoted significant time to the issue of metered water. Audio clips from the debate were played, showcasing each candidate's position on water conservation and the high cost of implementing a ...

2 weeks ago

1 hour 26 minutes

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10.16.25--NLS--Risch on Shutdown, Foreign Policy

Send us a text In an interview with U.S. Senator Jim Rish, the discussion focuses on the ongoing government shutdown, which the senator attributes to Democrats' demands to extend temporary, pandemic-era Obamacare subsidies. Rish argues that Republicans should not be responsible for fixing a flawed Democratic policy. The conversation then shifts to foreign policy, where Rish commends former President Donald Trump for his role in negotiating a deal for Hamas to release hostages and disarm, stat...

2 weeks ago

1 hour 27 minutes

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10.15.25--NLS--Charlie Kirk Honored, Trump Nominated Again, The View's Hostility

Send us a text The podcast opens by discussing two significant recent events. The first is President Trump posthumously awarding the Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk, with the host noting Trump's high praise for Kirk's "indomitable spirit" and the growing movement to create a lasting legacy for him. The second major event is the announcement of the new First Presidency of the LDS Church, with President Oaks being named as the new prophet. The hosts also cover Speaker Mike Johnson's effort to ...

2 weeks ago

1 hour 26 minutes

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10.14.25--NLS--Achilles Runs for Risch's U.S. Senate Seat

Send us a text The Neal Larson Show features an in-depth interview with Todd Achilles, an independent candidate for the U.S. Senate in Idaho. Achilles explains his decision to leave the Democratic Party stems from a belief that the "broken two-party system" is failing the country, citing issues like President Biden's re-election campaign and the influence of big tech monopolies as examples of corruption. Neal and Julie, challenge this reasoning, suggesting his independent run is a strategic m...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 32 minutes

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10.13.25--NLS--Trump Brings Peace in Isreal and Palestine

Send us a text The podcast highlights what it describes as a historic foreign policy achievement by Donald Trump: brokering an end to the war between Israel and Hamas, which resulted in the release of all living hostages for the first time in 738 days. The host notes that even mainstream media outlets are acknowledging the significance of this event as Trump travels to Egypt for a larger peace summit. This success is contrasted with the current state of domestic politics, where the hosts accu...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 28 minutes

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10.10.25--NLS--Johnson's Shutdown Pressers, Trump's Diplomatic Victory

Send us a text The podcast begins by discussing the ongoing government shutdown, asserting that House Speaker Mike Johnson and the Republicans are winning the messaging war with daily, straightforward press conferences. The host criticizes Democrats, particularly Chuck Schumer, for what he calls "bad faith" politics, claiming they are blocking funding in an attempt to reverse previously passed legislation. He suggests that the Democrats' strategy will fail and that they will be forced to conc...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 24 minutes

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10.9.25--NLS--Shutdown Tactics, Mid-East Peace Negotiations

Send us a text Neal and Julie discuss the ongoing government shutdown. They explain that House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, have fulfilled their duty by passing a "clean" Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the government. However, Senate Democrats are blocking the bill, holding out for policy riders that include healthcare subsidies, foreign aid, and funding for immigrant services. The hosts praise Speaker Johnson’s daily press conferences as an effective strategy to pressu...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 22 minutes

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10.8.25--NLS--Comey Pleas Not Gulity, Candace Owens Posts Conspiracy Theory

Send us a text In the podcast, Neal and Julie discuss James Comey's not guilty plea, touching on the debate over political retribution versus the impartial application of justice. The conversation then moves to the government shutdown, analyzing the political pressures on Democratic leadership. A significant topic is a partisan message posted on the US Forest Service website that blames Democrats for the shutdown; the hosts explore a formal complaint about the message, concluding it likely vi...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 24 minutes